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zigzag · 01-05-2004, 02:05 PM

I just picked up a 68 3/4 ton Custom Camper edition truck for a song. $500 bucks! It has the factory original 327, 4 barrel, 3 spd on the column and thats about all I know about it so far. I did see a plate on the drivers door that said 7500 rating. My questions are many but need good data. What is the horsepower? Torque?
What about hauling and towing capacities? Rear end options?

The truck runs great! Really bad gas milage so the rear must be really low. I drove it about 70 miles home and used a half tank of gas. Body is in great shape with the exception of one cab corner but typical. Everything works on it...lights, gauges, wipers, etc.

Any thoughts of what it is worth with a moderate restoration?

Any idea on any rarity to this truck?

Yes I did a search on most of these topics but didn't find any real helpful data...any Chevy truck brainiacs want to ring in?

**CPNE** · 01-05-2004, 02:12 PM

Welcome.

Your rear end ratio will either be 4:10 or 4:56. I think 4:10 was standard with that drivetrain. If it has an optional ratio, it will be listed on glovebox RPO data sheet.

toms68cst · 01-05-2004, 04:00 PM

Your 327 Should be around 240gross hp factory. Gross torque is 305.

The way I understand it 7500 pounds is the most your truck will handle. You'll have to subtract the wieght of the truck and occupants to get the load/towing rating.

I'll have to do a little digging to find out what your curb weight is.

It sounds like you have a great truck. Have any pictures to post??

Longhorn Man · 01-06-2004, 01:54 AM

Welcome to the board from central ohio....
What part of the country you in? The body sounds pretty nice to me if you are only commenting on a cab corner.

**Canadian694x4** · 01-06-2004, 02:28 AM

Welcome To The Board From The Great White North!!! Post Pics Of Your Truck If Ya Got 'Em...

lukecp · 01-06-2004, 02:51 AM

Its not really a rare truck....you don't see very many '68 C20's around, but they made alot and they are out there.

Depending on the quality of the restoration, a truck with a nice body and paint that runs good and is in generally good shape usually goes from $5000 up

1969 GMC · 01-06-2004, 02:54 AM

is it 2 tone gold and white?
is the gb RPO sticker intact?

lets see some pics!

Longhorn Man · 01-06-2004, 08:19 AM

Almost forgot, your rig 1 one of 60,646 built.

zigzag · 01-06-2004, 09:25 AM

Thanks so far guys....North Alabama here. I will get some pics and post by this weekend. The truck is two tone blue and white with a mint green interior....the RPO sticker is intact and very legible. Has some light surface rust but nothing that can't be taken care of real easily. More to follow.

01-05-2004, 02:05 PM	#1
zigzag Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 21	Specs/Data needed for 68 3/4 ton I just picked up a 68 3/4 ton Custom Camper edition truck for a song. $500 bucks! It has the factory original 327, 4 barrel, 3 spd on the column and thats about all I know about it so far. I did see a plate on the drivers door that said 7500 rating. My questions are many but need good data. What is the horsepower? Torque? What about hauling and towing capacities? Rear end options? The truck runs great! Really bad gas milage so the rear must be really low. I drove it about 70 miles home and used a half tank of gas. Body is in great shape with the exception of one cab corner but typical. Everything works on it...lights, gauges, wipers, etc. Any thoughts of what it is worth with a moderate restoration? Any idea on any rarity to this truck? Yes I did a search on most of these topics but didn't find any real helpful data...any Chevy truck brainiacs want to ring in?

01-05-2004, 02:12 PM	#2
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	Welcome. Your rear end ratio will either be 4:10 or 4:56. I think 4:10 was standard with that drivetrain. If it has an optional ratio, it will be listed on glovebox RPO data sheet. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

01-05-2004, 04:00 PM	#3
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,296	Your 327 Should be around 240gross hp factory. Gross torque is 305. The way I understand it 7500 pounds is the most your truck will handle. You'll have to subtract the wieght of the truck and occupants to get the load/towing rating. I'll have to do a little digging to find out what your curb weight is. It sounds like you have a great truck. Have any pictures to post?? __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

01-06-2004, 02:28 AM	#5
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01-06-2004, 02:51 AM	#6
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Its not really a rare truck....you don't see very many '68 C20's around, but they made alot and they are out there. Depending on the quality of the restoration, a truck with a nice body and paint that runs good and is in generally good shape usually goes from $5000 up __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

01-06-2004, 01:54 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Welcome to the board from central ohio.... What part of the country you in? The body sounds pretty nice to me if you are only commenting on a cab corner.

01-06-2004, 02:54 AM	#7
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	is it 2 tone gold and white? is the gb RPO sticker intact? lets see some pics! __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

01-06-2004, 08:19 AM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Almost forgot, your rig 1 one of 60,646 built.

01-06-2004, 09:25 AM	#9
zigzag Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 21	Thanks so far guys....North Alabama here. I will get some pics and post by this weekend. The truck is two tone blue and white with a mint green interior....the RPO sticker is intact and very legible. Has some light surface rust but nothing that can't be taken care of real easily. More to follow.



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